Places To Go

Need to get out of the house? Whatever the weather, the Worcester area offers a bounty of cool things to see and do. Use the categories above to see our list of boredom busters or check out some of our new recommendations below!

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Magic of Lights at Gillette Stadium Begins November 13!

Are you ready to start enjoying the holiday season? This bright light event is fun for the whole family! There was already unprecedented interest during...

Lancaster Celebration of Lights Begins November 25!

The Lancaster Celebration of Lights is a drive-through holiday lights experience featuring holiday decorations and scenes of the season. Experience the show from the comfort...

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Trick or Treating in Central MA – 2020

Trick or treating will look much different this year. And for some families, it means waiting until 2021. The goal this year is to keep...

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BOO! WCKC Guide to Local Family Halloween Fun!

We have found the best things to do this Halloween season with the kids while still practicing social distancing. These are just some of the...

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Drumlin Farm offers Private Family Farm Tours!

Take a personalized, private, and safe guided tour into the wonders of nature and farming with your family. A Mass Audubon Naturalist will lead your...

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s “Gnomevember” Scavenger Hunt runs all November!

Embark on a scavenger hunt to track down Tower Hill’s garden gnomes for the entire month of November! These magical beings will be hiding throughout...

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Boo Meadow Brook – Get Your Tix Today!

Experience the creatures of Broad Meadow Brook at a magic time! This outdoor presentation brings old favorites and new characters in a series of entertaining...

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Worth the Trip! “Sculpture at Maudslay” Walking Tour

Looking for something new to explore that’s outside? Enjoy this self-guided Sculpture at Maudslay walking tour taking place now at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, MA. The...

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Find an orchard near you with the 2020 WCKC’s Fall Apple Picking Guide!

There is something so special about New England in the fall. In this guide you will find all the Central MA pick-your-own orchards– some even...

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West End Creamery’s Fall Festival & Corn Maze Open for the Season!

West End Creamery’s Fall Festival & Corn Maze is designed for families to spend the day together! Enjoy a cone of delicious ice cream or...

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Get Lost! SIX Mazes to Check Out This Fall!

There’s nothing more quintessential than a Corn Maze in the fall! Here is your guide to local corn mazes. Check ahead before going to any of...

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Davis Mega Maze BBQ & Brews opens 9/19 for the fall season!

On Saturday, September 19, the Davis Mega Maze opens for the fall season with tons of family fun! Enjoy the area’s #1 Field Maze (CNN)...

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden presents “Autumn Illuminated” this October. (SOLD OUT)

Join Tower Hill Botanic Garden for their first Autumn Illuminated experience on select evenings this October. The lighted path through the gardens will highlight fall...

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Home School Day at OSV is Friday, September 11th!

The health and safety of visitors is top priority at Old Strubridge Village, so Home School Day 2020 will look a little different from past...

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Garden Buds– a new weekly Preschool Program (Ages 4-5) at Tower Hill! Reserve your spot!

Get ready for Garden Buds! This new preschool age program (ages 4-5) is a weekly one-hour offering from Tower Hill Botanic Garden. This program practices...

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Only 4 “Food Truck Fridays” remain at Carousel Village at Roger Williams Zoo!

The Roger Williams Zoo is working harder than ever to support the local food truck community while keeping our followers and fans safe. Please be...

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Bigfoot, Dragons, Sprites, oh my! Mythical Creatures at Tower Hill!

Bigfoot, Dragons, Sprites, oh my! Legends and myths abound this fall at Tower Hill. The stories you grew up hearing have come to life along...

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Roger Williams Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular– Drive-thru! Get your tickets now!

Experience a spooktacular new way to celebrate the Halloween season! Citizens Bank presents a drive-through Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo Thursday, October 1...

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Drawbridge Puppet Theater features Little Red Riding Hood!

Drawbridge Theater has reopened with outdoor shows for the remainder of the summer! Every Wednesday and Saturday evening, weather permitting, a show is performed to...

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Deals & Steals! Free admission and low cost family fun in Central MA!

We’re always looking for good deals to entertain and educate our kids, but now more than ever! Check out these free admission and low-cost ideas...

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Fore! Check out Tatnuck Trails for challenging mini golf, ice cream and more!

For 21 years, Tatnuck Driving Range has been a favorite for local families. Located near the Tatnuck section of Worcester in Leicester, MA, you’ll want...

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Worth the Trip: Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Competition!

Head over to Hampton Beach, NH to see something amazing – the 20th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic running September 3-5, 2020! The...

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Family Fun Book 2020 – An updated list of attractions and extended expiration dates!

Thank you for purchasing a Family Fun Book! Here is what you will find in our 2020 edition! Check each page to see black out...

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The Hammond Castle Museum is open again for visitors!

The Hammond Castle Museum is once again OPEN! Visitors are welcome to explore the many rooms of the castle with its medieval architecture and artifacts,...

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Bayberry Bowling Center

Old-fashioned bowling center offering candlepin bowling and an arcade. Bayberry Bowling Center 326 Main Street, Spencer MA (508) 885-4876

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